While we were examining the effects our screwy winter/spring weather was having on our trees this year, it reminded me of a cool idea I had many moons ago.   My school was in an urban area scheduled for re-development.  That meant trees that had been…

TeachersPayTeachers Fundraiser for teachers in OK I’ve lived in several “tornado friendly” places in my life.   Growing up in Sioux City, Iowa, I remember the tornado sirens going off during bad thunderstorms- usually at night.   My parents would march u…

‘Tis the season for science fairs- a time for kids to explore and learn about something they’ve always wanted to know.  For parents, that often means a frantic midnight run to the local grocery store for poster board, vinegar and baking soda.  You know wher…